FR. FRANK DAMIS is the Pastor of
St. Joseph's Parish. Fr. Frank has been at the Parish, since he
was assigned as Deacon, for 19 years. His dedication to the
faith and the people of St. Joseph's is a constant source of
strength. Fr. Frank is active on several Archdiocesan
committees and many local organizations. As Pastor for the past
12 years,
Fr. Frank has maintained a vital
role in the life and growth of the Parish.
Father is on many boards but his
favorite is lunch room duty at school.
CAROL GEARY is the Parish
Administrative Assistant. Carol is in charge of the accounting,
recording parish finances, health insurances and benefits of the
parish employees. Carol, with her husband Paul, have two sons,
a daughter-in-law and a new grandson.
Diane Saccoman, secretary at St. Joseph's
School, is available at the school office to answer questions and
offer information.
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FR. RICK DE LA PENA, a native of
the Philippines is a parochial vicar of St. Joseph's since July
1999. Fr. Rick was ordained on May 8th, 1982. He was
previously assigned at St. Mary's Parish in Fishkill, NY (his
first parish in the United States.) He has been incardinated to
the Archdiocese of New York since December 2001. Fr. Rick
compiles and prepares the weekly bulletin, maintains the parish
website, celebrates Mass at the Ulster County Jail and helps out
at lunch duty at St. Joseph's School.
Jeanne Dolamore
My name is Mrs. Jeanne Dolamore and it is an honor to serve as the principal of St. Joseph School in Kingston, New York. I have lived in the Hudson Valley and have worked as a teacher and administrator for over 25 years. My education includes a Postgraduate Degree in School Leadership and Administration from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, a Masters Degree in Educational Computing from Long Island University and an Undergraduate Degree in Music Education/Special Education Concentration from the State University of New York at Potsdam.
JOAN CORTON is our Religious Education
Coordinator. Joan keeps track of the many programs and events (as well
as the children!) that our Religious Education program offers.
Joan also serves on other Parish committees and is the librarian of
St. Joseph's Choir.
DEACON JOE
DOHERTY
This is Deacon Joseph G Doherty. I was born in Boston, Mass. I came
to Kingston in 1977 as a result of a transfer by the IBM Corp. I have
been a member of St. Joseph's Parish since moving here. I was ordained a
deacon in 1996 by John Cardinal O'Connor. I have been employed as a NY
State Corrections Chaplain since 1997 serving in three prisons during
that time, Ulster Correctional Facility, Shawangunk Correctional
Facility, and Eastern NY Correctional Facility.
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FR. GEORGE DEVANAPALLE is our new
assistant priest of St. Joseph's. Fr. George is a diocesan
priest from India. St. Joseph's is his first parish
assignment here in the United States. Please pray for Fr.
George that his new parish experience will enrich his
priesthood and mission while serving the universal Church in
this part of the globe. Welcome to St. Joseph's Fr.
George!!!
MIKE GOSMAN has
helped maintain the Church facilities for many years. Mike
primarily keeps the Church and surrounding properties well
cleaned and maintained.
DEACON BOB WINROW
DEACON JACK PETERS
DEACON DICK FROHMILLER
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